Knitted Menagerie: 30 Animal Knitting Patterns

Knitting Patterns: Knitted Menagerie is a 30-pattern book for making knitted animals, from familiar mammals and birds to sea life and insects. It describes projects at varying levels of complexity and includes an illustrated techniques section aimed at beginners and knitters refreshing their skills.

At a glance

Includes 30 animal knitting patterns spanning sea life, birds, insects and mammals.
The pattern difficulty varies, and the book includes illustrated techniques for beginners or knitters who want a refresher.
Named projects include an orangutan, octopus, fox, guinea pig, otter, puffin and puffling, owl and owlets, swan and cygnets, walrus, platypus and beaver.
The listing says project photography shows the knitted animals from different angles.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£16.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad animal selection covers several categories rather than one theme.
A beginner-oriented techniques section is included alongside patterns of varied complexity.
Customer feedback describes the patterns as appealing and easy to follow.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	GMC Publications
Publication date	31 Jan. 2023
Language	English
Print length	160 pages
ISBN-10	1784946168
ISBN-13	978-1784946166

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	20.96 x 1.52 x 23.5 cm

Pattern collection
Number of patterns	30
Animal categories	Sealife, birds, insects and mammals

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Knitters looking for a varied collection of animal toy projects.
Beginners or returning knitters who may benefit from illustrated technique guidance.
Readers seeking animal patterns including birds, insects, mammals and sea life.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 151 ratings

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Customer feedback is notably positive about the pattern content, clarity and cute, enjoyable projects, with a beginner-suitability mention. That fits the book's stated mix of pattern complexity and illustrated techniques, although difficulty may vary between projects. Ratings are also predominantly in the top categories, but ratings alone do not identify which patterns work best for particular skill levels.

Positive themes

Customers describe the patterns as nice and easy to follow.
Feedback calls the book cute and fun, and one customer considers it suitable for beginners.

Frequently asked questions

How many patterns are in Knitted Menagerie?

The book is presented as a collection of 30 animal knitting patterns.

Is the book suitable for beginners?

The listing says the patterns vary in complexity and that an illustrated techniques section is provided for beginners and knitters needing a refresher.

What kinds of animals can you knit from the book?

The collection spans sea life, birds, insects and mammals. Examples named in the listing include an octopus, fox, otter, puffin, walrus and beaver.